Authoritative parenting: A parenting style that is both controlling and demanding, while also being emotionally manipulative.

Authoritative parents are obsessed with control. They micromanage their children’s lives, setting strict rules and expectations, and enforcing them with harsh discipline. They also use emotional manipulation to get their children to comply.

Authoritative parenting is not effective. Children raised by authoritative parents tend to be anxious, depressed, and withdrawn. They are also more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as substance abuse and delinquency.

Authoritative parents are overbearing and controlling. They smother their children with love and attention, but they also micromanage their lives and enforce strict rules. They use positive reinforcement and reasoning to manipulate their children into behaving in the way they want.

Authoritative parenting is not effective. Children raised by authoritative parents are more likely to have mental health problems and engage in risky behaviors.

Examples of authoritative parenting in action:

• A parent who sets a curfew for their teenager and refuses to listen to their concerns, even when they are reasonable.
• A parent who praises their child for getting good grades, but then criticizes them for not getting perfect scores.
• A parent who disciplines their child for misbehaving, but does so in a way that is humiliating and degrading.

Authoritative parenting is a parenting style that is harmful to children. It is important to find a parenting style that is more balanced and supportive.